Reading Comprehension - Past Year Questions

Healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

Everybody can live to be 100 years old

Okinawa way is a holistic approach to health.

Taking care of health is important.

Western part of the world has a different approach to health

Okinawan centenarians have sharp minds and zest for life.

The elderly had a relatively robust physical health.

'Okinawa way" is a set of principles which can be adopted by only a few.

Guide to health and happiness

Secrets of longevity in Okinawa

Health and fitness

Life stories of Okinawan centenarians

They lived in the southernmost part of Japan.

They exhibited high intellect and zest for life.

These centenarians shared their life stories and personal philosophies.

Their life was a convergence of multiple factors like diet, exercise, culture, social behaviour etc.

The manager should act without emotion and bias.

Problem solving skills helps managers to act without bias while tackling problems.

Managerial skills are required to solve problems.

No special skill is required to solve problems in the office.

Humorous

Sarcastic

Formal

Arrogant

The eruption led thousands of people fight against each other.

The city had a population of about 11,000 inhabitants.

Pompeii was a thriving commercial center in the Roman Empire.

It appears that the city's inhabitants had no warning of the impending disaster.

Skills required for decision making while encountering HR solutions

Most important skill required for managers for decision making, when encountering problems.

Decision making skills while encountering emotional situations.

Decision making skills while dealing with complaints

Top Managerial Skills for decision making

HR Skills for decision making

Problem Solving Skills for Decision making

Creative Skills for decision making

Titan is different from Earth.

Chariots of God was Written by Eric von Daniken

Voyager I has given many significant information related to Titan

Mainstream scientists agree with Panspermia theory

Earth’s Protective Blanket

Voyager and Interstellar Space

Titan and the Origin of Life

Effect of Panspermia

of its locations

of cover of methane and ethane gases

of the presence of thick orange haze

of excessive solar radiation

helpful

bountiful

purposeful

remorseful

Only II

Only II and IV

Only I and III

Only I, II and III

Only I

Only IV

Only II and IV

Only II, III and IV

Only I

Only II

Only I and II

Only II and III

Social Security databases show which workers are signed up for the programs, either as entitlement or voluntary members, rather than listing them by their jobs.

The social security databases offer a list of workers and indicate the employment levels in the company.

Employees can enrol in social security schemes by reaching a number specified by the laws.

The official data is checked against the social schemes register to ensure accurate employment figures.

Only II

Only III

Only I and II

Only I and III

Only I

Only II

Only I and III

Only II and III

Our houses are full of contaminants.

Any plant in the house is welcome.

All plants release moisture in the home.

Certain plants can purify the home of many harmful chemicals.

cause us to experience allergies.

cause a monumental task for homeowners.

contribute to a syndrome called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

contribute to photosynthesis in plants

has only been conducted using specific plants.

has only been conducted by NASA.

has not identified the sources of these chemical impurities.

has only benefited long-term space exploration.

live long

purify the air

grow leaves that live long

react successfully in research experiments

Research in the New Millennium

Home Dangers

Common Houseplants May Purify Your Home

Plant more trees

Food wastage

Education

Poverty

Terrorism

Both are correct

II only

Neither I nor II

I only

Supply chain problems

Storage problems

Poor infrastructure

All the above

Only I

Only II

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

Micronutrient deficiency

Chronic Undernutrition

Stunting

Wasting

uncensored content will always have more appeal than controlled content.

social media's innate strength is the user's inability to fact check.

social media can never be discarded by its users.

older forms of media will regain users because of its controls.

He uses it to show that consumption is a blessing.

He uses it as a metaphor to critique modern consumption.

He uses it to describe the suffering of Indigenous people.

He uses it to show that consumers should consume more serious objects.

ignoring technology and artificial content.

finding alternative means for fact-checking.

becoming independent of other media.

controlling other media that depend on it.

It is a utilitarian process.

It is a positive process.

It is an egalitarian process.

It is an irrational process.

the need for deregulation.

the individual's right to free speech.

the global legal systems' support of free speech.

the policies of the governments in power.

By banning television commercials that promise real happiness.

By understanding the connection between production and consumption.

By recognising that commodities produce miraculous change.

By rejecting colonialism and all other forms of economic oppression.

It is perpetually delayed.

It comes with patience and waiting.

It prioritises production over consumption.

It results from ethical consumption.

does not address the problem of the digital divide.

results in unremitting expansion of freedom of expression.

creates and spreads much innate and acquired prejudice.

reinforces existing objectivity among the users.

Because they have exaggerated expectations of commodities.

Because television commercials do not create enough hype about commodities.

Because the Law of Diminishing Marginal Commodities comes into play.

Because they focus on improved functionality of commodities.

remains unaffected by global debates amongst lawmakers on misinformation.

has become the preferred way to access entertainment.

flourishes because it can publish any material.

is in a difficult position because it cannot adapt to new policies.

enlarge its sphere of influence and persuasion.

understand that algorithms cannot control its content.

accept the current trends as emphasised by algorithms.

readjust its interaction with competitors.

Consumers value signs more than the real.

Television commercials are at the heart of unhappiness experienced by consumers.

Production and consumption are magical processes.

Melanesian people coped with the inequality of colonialism by creating myths.

comes into force.

causes violence.

gains importance.

gets rejected.

Anxiety is part of our evolutionary past, yet has limited relevance now as it does not significantly impact our chances of survival.

Anxiety, an intrinsic part of human nature, often disrupts our ability to thrive by acting as an impediment to survival.

Despite being inherited from our evolutionary past, anxiety frequently undermines survival as it is not an integral part of human nature.

Anxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.

By discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.

By comparing different types of anxiety disorders.

By outlining the historical development of anxiety treatments.

By presenting contrasting viewpoints on the subject.

evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy and medication in treating anxiety.

investigating the physiological benefits of exercise on anxiety management.

understanding the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in anxiety disorders.

exploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.

The media.

The government.

The courts.

Parliament.

being ambivalent.

being melodramatic.

emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.

projecting a bleak future for India.

Exposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.

Regular exercise does little to alleviate anxiety symptoms and improve sleep quality.

Medication is the first-line therapy and primary cure for anxiety disorders.

Cognitive behaviour therapy is the most preferred treatment for anxiety disorders.

Delhi’s air quality is the poorest in the entire world.

The problem of air pollution is limited to the major cities in India.

The 50 most polluted cities in the world are in India.

Industrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world.

Exercise-induced endorphins facilitate cognitive behavioural therapy’s effectiveness.

Physical activity serves as a temporary distraction from anxiety, but its long-term effects remain unclear.

Physical activity could enhance sleep quality, indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.

Exercise may directly target the amygdala to reduce anxiety symptoms.

It primarily arises from genetic factors rather than environmental influences.

It is always indicative of an imagined danger rather than a real one.

It occurs when the perceived danger is proportionate to the real danger.

It is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.

To be negative.

To be critical.

To create confusion.

To be judgmental.

Governments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution.

Scientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution.

Polluting behaviour should be punished.

Clean air is the right of every consumer.

By helping the body replenish its resources.

By increasing a person’s appetite.

By adding power and strength to the muscles.

By regularising a person’s daily routine.

Regulatory restrictions were eased in 2023.

iPhone 14 is being manufactured in India.

Currently 5 to 7 percent of all iPhones are manufactured in India.

Manufacturing of iPhones in India commenced in 2017.

it offers the benefit of a manufacturing base in addition to a market.

no other country has the same ease of doing business.

it has the world’s second largest population.

American technology companies want to reduce their reliance on China.

maintain a set sleep pattern.

snack frequently.

read a good book every night.

raise levels of ghrelin.

needs physical stores to expand sales to more buyers of premium products.

iPhone was already popular in India.

has realised the strategic importance of the Indian market.

needs new branding and marketing strategies to compete with Samsung.

present psychological insights to the reader.

provide medical input to the reader.

expose the reader to disinformation.

advise the reader.

One’s body and mind should be properly relaxed to ensure good sleep.

Regular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness.

Irregular sleep patterns can result in health problems.

Insufficient sleep can lead to obesity.

not have any impact on Apple’s image.

bring in more customers and increase sales.

not materially impact sales of iPhones.

drive healthy competition in the smartphone market.

hunger satiation.

terminal illness.

mental exhaustion.

metabolism loss.

bring customers into a network of related products which it offers.

attract customers to buy its phones through innovative means.

attract customers by displaying a wide range of aesthetically designed products.

be the market leader in the world of premium smartphones.

provide stimulation that draws customers away from other sellers.

retain links with their partner sellers while drawing customers to their stores.

subtly alienate customers away from competitors.

offer parallel products packaged more attractively.

stability of leptin and ghrelin in the human body.

dangers of high levels of cholesterol and diabetes.

perils of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.

ill effects of junk food high in carbs and sugars.

fruits that are consumed by humans.

fruits available at the University of Tokyo.

wild fruits consumed by animals.

fruits sourced by greengrocers.

tree-dwelling and disguised

ground-dwelling and hidden

protected and fortified

covered and variegated

adverse reaction caused by injections.

adverse comments and protests by people from that location.

encouraging reaction from local doctors.

encouraging reaction from the people of the locality.

nebulous in spite of research.

clear now as a result of this research.

trivial at this stage.

dependent on researcher observation.

made people sick and failed to provide general immunity.

was an injustice against those on whom it was tested.

was being carried out without any legal basis.

actually spread the disease to a large population.

commercial context.

environmental context.

gastronomical context.

public health context.

scientific breakthroughs are more likely to happen in major urban centres.

documentation is key for disseminating science.

to explore the causes for vaccine hesitancy.

chance and risk play a part in the success of scientific experiments.

the cowpox vaccine protected the patients from another deadly disease.

Dr. Jenner was ready to go to any extent, even testing the vaccine on his own son.

accidental contraction of cowpox happens among dairy workers.

it is beneficial to immunity if we work with cows and horses.

his friends responded negatively to the vaccine.

he was unsuccessful in replicating the experiment due to lack of volunteers.

his friends would not agree with his findings on the vaccine.

the vaccine did not receive any recognition, rewards, or a patent.

Finding (i) provides main evidence and Finding (ii) provides supplementary evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.

Both Findings (i) and (ii) provide supplementary evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.

Both Findings (i) and (ii) provide main evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.

Finding (i) provides supplementary evidence and Finding (ii) provides main evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.

of all kinds need to be studied, not just those consumed by humans.

and other plant species' propagation cannot be studied accurately.

are better protected than other plant species and can propagate easily.

have the same problems in propagation as other plants.

fortunately, only a few colleagues were illogical enough to reject him.

most of his colleagues realised the effectiveness of his work.

Dr. Watt could not prove that vaccination caused measles.

medical societies across Europe regularly engaged in tokenism.

hidden purposes.

popular interests.

self-serving intentions

profitable motives.

its choice of news items which are presented.

its balanced reporting of wide-ranging stories.

its ability to guide the reader to motivated conclusions.

the creation of interest by using dubious facts.

carrying out political propaganda.

discussing ideas.

nurturing political ambitions.

spreading spurious arguments.

the purpose of education in early times was very different from what it is now.

there are similarities in the aims of education in early times and those of today.

the purpose of education in early times was to help students attain a position of privilege

as times have changed the basis of education has expanded.

social media reaches more people.

traditional media tries to present different points of view.

social media is more balanced in its reports.

it is easier to spread fake stories through traditional media.

inferior.

incisive.

dubious.

genuine

He felt spiritually fulfilled.

He became a better botanist.

He felt successful after collecting rare plants.

He enjoyed the breeze in the glorious forests.

Finding food among the farmers.

Eating regularly every day.

Sleeping without blankets on certain nights.

Chasing wolves that howled through the nights.

John Muir explored several new places even on his way home.

There was a cloud over the landscape he travelled.

He was committed to being a botanist more than ever.

He recorded his adventures in the notebook.

He did not have a permanent address.

He wanted to be a traveller all his life.

His love for botany went beyond borders.

He wanted to live in the open all his life.

His injured eye healed well very slowly.

He could not open his left eye during his exploration.

His eyesight was affected, but he was able to carry on.

He took a long time to consult maps and study them.

studied plants and made notes on them.

studied plants in their natural habitat.

studied plants during his exploration.

studied plants and classified them.

asphyxiation

containment

prohibiting entry

overwhelming control

metals can be used to make weapons.

such an island probably has unexploited resources.

he may find it beneath him to dig or cut or make shoes.

he is suited for such work.

what is secret is not what is separate

secrecy is not exactly the same as separateness

it is natural to be suspicious of secrecy

it only takes an instant for a relationship to deteriorate

gender differences can be detected right from childhood.

society continues to be fixated on gender stereotypes.

one's gender is bound to determine one's abilities.

the debate on gender differences will never be resolved.

promote the notion of feminine and masculine traits.

determine as well as limit academic choices.

lead to the distortion and misinterpretation of scientific data.

be used to encourage male dominance and superiority.

communities in general.

an imaginary island, rich with resources.

an ideal world of talented people.

a primitive and unsophisticated world.

hardships are going to be part of it.

one cannot keep complaining.

one should expect others to assure of help and advance our labours.

one must offer help to others in order to receive help.

a team should consist of people with multiple talents.

co-operation among team members is essential.

one must deal with those who are secretive.

transparency among all concerned is mandatory.

a strong bargain.

unfair practice.

the system of barter.

the intent to make trouble.

imprisoned

aggressive

restricted

fearful

the brains of men and women are alike.

science needs to challenge the status quo.

society must break away from attempts at stereotyping gender issues.

the potential of a human brain is not directly linked to gender.

use new insights provided by scientific research for a better understanding of human abilities.

continuously debate issues of gender differences to achieve human progress.

question the findings of scientific inquiry into the functioning of the human brain.

accept gender differences as essential to the survival of the human species.

A and C Only

B and D Only

A, C and D Only

B, C and D Only

A and B Only

B and C Only

A, B and C Only

B, C and D Only

A and B Only

A and D Only

A, B and D Only

B, C and D Only

(D) and (E) only

(B), (A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (D) and (E) only

(B) and (C) only

Terms like 'jati', 'kriya', 'guna' and 'dravya'

Impact of language on derivative words

Philosophical issues

Critical questions

State of mind during sickness

Sudden and quick flash of thoughts

Unhappy and disillusioned state of mind

Serious and prolonged thinking

(A) and (E) only

(C), (D) and (B) only

(C) and (B) only

(B), (C), and (E) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

Inquiry